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The Francia sweater is currently in progress. The front and back and sleeves are complete. Currently working on the collar and then on to the finishing. Here’s hoping for a finished sweater ASAP.

Pattern: Cherry Blossom Shawl by Kristin Spurkland from Interweave Knits, Spring 2002 Yarn: Elegant Yarns Daphne (Sadly, not happy with this yarn at all. Colours are pretty, but the feel was just not great while I knit it. The end product was nice however.) Needles: US 5 circulars Date Started: June 12, 2009 Date Finished: [...]

Nothing like trying to buck the curse after being together for 15 years. It’s like cheating. It’s been finished knitting for months. G thought I would never finish it. He was so pleased when he saw me sewing it up. Pattern: Tom by Jane Ellison from Queensland Collection Book 9 (Fantastic sweaters and good looking [...]

I am missing needles for malabrigo sample knit project (Need 6mm (US6) circulars but they are at my mom’s house since I lent her my Denise kit for her project). But had my heart set on starting a new project yesterday. So, instead, I started a new shawl (Oakleaf 3/4 Shawl by Karen Joan Raz [...]

I am still knitting. Even though I have been doing more sewing related things. Right now, I can leave the machine out, but once school starts again, I’ll have to put it away and only work on things I can pick up and put down often. I’ve just finished a really nice shawl, but cannot [...]

Recently took a trip to Boston area for a friend’s wedding. It was a short 4 days including the two days on the road. We borrowed a GPS from a friend which really came in handy and suffered mostly time in the pouring rain. However the day of the wedding was great so that’s really [...]

A bunch of stuff on and off the needles and in progress on the knitting front. Sharing some in progress photos with y’all. Or maybe just a reminder that I shouldn’t start anything new.

knitalong.net » Volunteers needed: Barn Raising Quilts for charity and Sock Summit 2009 Really want to do this, but might not have the time. But maybe you’ll be able to knit a square.

Rav Project link Pattern: Design A – Girl’s Lacy Cardigan, Hat and Bootees from Sirdar 332, Little Sweet Peas Yarn: Twilleys of Stamford Sincere Organic Cotton Needles: US 5 / 3.75 mm, US 3 / 3.25 mm Date Started: December 20, 2008 Date Finished: February 22, 2009 Modifications: Didn’t make buttons and buttonhole but two [...]

As expected, had a fantastic time at frolic. I didn’t really have much in mind to get anything save for maybe some DIC baby. Perhaps not surprisingly, my interest again was in lace. Here’s a show of the goodies. And I love the new goknit bag. It’s HUGE. awesome. DIC Baby in Dusty Rose & [...]

I made this map for a presentation for school and thought I might as well share it with everyone. (inspired by the Seattle Area Yarn Stores Map) View Larger Map

I like to knit sock as I work through my piles of reading for my program. Mostly because it’s fairly mindless. Somehow, in my excitement to make progress as I read, I probably should have started paying attention. See this? Of course, I didn’t notice the massively long heel before I turned it. Of course, [...]

Pattern: Kinetic by Norah Gaughan Yarn: Crystal Palace Yarns Panda Soy Print (Yes, fingerling weight) Needles: US 2 2.75mm Addi Turbo circular Date Started: November 1, 2008 Date Finished: Dec 31, 2008 (last finish of the year!) Modifications: None. I just made it on fingerling weight to get scarf size. Ended up doing 11 repeats [...]

1. Dayflower Camisole, 2. Red Socks, 3. Forest Canopy Shawl, 4. Baby hat, 5. Bobbi Bear, 6. Salina, 7. Adamas Shawl, 8. Dragon Skin Wrap, 9. Hanami, 10. Cruise Socks, 11. Hemlock Ring, 12. Flour’s Log Cabin Blanket, 13. Lady February, 14. Ornette Socks, 15. Noro Socks, 16. Handwarmers, 17. G’s Xmas socks, 18. Last [...]

Christmas Calendar 2008 ~ DROPS Design Working on exams and last papers. Thought it was best to share this cute advent calendar of Knitterly goodness.

Lion Brand Notebook Lion Brand is holding a KAL for their famous Cable Luxe Tunic. And from now until the 27th, it’s a free download for the pattern.

My classerooms are so ridiculously cold that we often wear our coats and hats in class. I do not look forward to colder weather. It was time for some fingerless gloves/mitts for those cold classrooms where I have to type notes. At least I try to be prepared for colder weather. I found this pattern [...]

I’ve been trying to make sure I try to have some fun whenever I can. I took the chance on Friday during the day to head to the creativFestival for a quick two hours and check out the market floor. I came home with some goodies. It was a sad showing for needlework. I’m glad [...]

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Pattern: Ornette Socks by Cookie A. Yarn: Opal Uni Solid 4 ply Needles: US 0, 2mm dpns Date Started: May 5, 2008 Date Finished: August 3, 2008 Modifications: Only 1 intensional modification. I needed to start the pattern off in size L to accommodate my calves but my foot is size medium. So, to decrease [...]